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The Hawaiʻi House of Representatives officially adjourned sine die on Thursday, marking the end of the 32nd legislative session. Throughout the past four months, House leaders said the chamber made significant progress on the priority areas of affordable housing, financial relief for low-inome families, mental health services, and protecting Hawaiʻi’s natural resources. “The Legislature delivered priority legislation that […]

Hawaii lawmakers touted accomplishments in passing more than 200 bills while criticizing a state budget that faced a surprising amount of opposition from both new and veteran House members on the final day of the legislative session Thursday.

Dozens of bills were introduced this year at the Hawaii Legislature focused on improving government ethics, transparency, accountability, elections and operations. Here's the final tally.

In one odd twist, both houses passed HB717, which bans nepotism, the hiring of relatives, by state employees.

Short takes, outtakes, observations and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.